Combatting climate change a key focus at the FIFA Infrastructure & Facilities Maintenance Workshop

 As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea hosted the FIFA Infrastructure Workshop Oceania on 9-10 April 2024.

FIFA Football Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance Workshop for Oceanian MAs

FIFA Pitch Research Project in Tennessee striving to create the perfect pitches for 2026

A FIFA delegation visited the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA as part of the FIFA Research Field Day event to inspect the turf research & development facility and meet the teams working to create the perfect pitches for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

A general view during the FIFA Research Project Field Day

Oceania Member Associations come together to focus on climate change strategies

Ten OFC Member Associations (MAs) will gather in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday 9 April to commence a two-day FIFA Football Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance workshop.

Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Head of Sustainability reaffirms FIFA’s commitment to tackling “ambitious goals”

FIFA’s Head of Sustainability has reiterated the determination of world football’s governing body to pursue its goals in making the beautiful game more sustainable, but Federico Addiechi also noted it is ”a long journey."

WTO "It's time for Action" Public Forum 2023 Top table

FWWC Sustainability panel

Sustainability Panel

‘Football is for everyone’ - Amputee footballers display sublime skills at Unity Pitch

Sydney/Gadigal’s Unity Pitch at Barangaroo on Sydney Harbour hosted some special visitors this week when visitors from the US Amputee Football Federation were on hand to display some unique skills. 

Amputee Football Event in Barangaroo - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

'Painting pictures' with Audio Descriptive Commentary

We hear from a partially-sighted football fan who has travelled Down Under to go to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup due to the availability of in-stadium Audio Descriptive Commentary.

Germany v Colombia: Group H - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

We believe in leaving the tournament communities better than we found them

In a display of environmental commitment, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 workforce have participated in a series of tree planting events in all Host Cities, joining hands with community groups, councils, and charities to contribute to a greener future. 

Hundreds of Football fans joined others at a large tree planting at Puhinui Community reserve near Auckland Airport

Australia & Aotearoa New Zealand 2023 stadiums achieve ‘green’ building certification

In a major achievement. this will be the first edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to be entirely comprised of green building certified stadia.

Perth Rectangular Stadium

Unity Pitch helps deliver social inclusion for marginalised 

Street Soccer featured on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Unity Pitch with the programme designed to promote social inclusion for marginalised people.

Street Soccer programme at the Sydney/Gadigal Unity Pitch.

A tournament embracing sustainability for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is set to introduce new ways to be sustainable and to improve the benchmark for major sport events held in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

A general view of Stadium Australia

Request for Information (RFI) – A team of professionals in efficient resource management at global events through LCA

A team of passionate professionals with a sustainable development mindset are invited to request information on engineering the efficient resource management programs.

FIFA Climate Strategy

FIFA engages with European Parliament on sustainability in sports 

Addressing the European Parliament's (EP) Sports Group during the session "Environmental sustainability in sport", FIFA Head of Sustainability Federico Addiechi explained how FIFA’s approach to sustainability has evolved over the last years. 

FIFA Head of Sustainability & Environment Federico Addiechi during an EU Parliament Sports Group session on "Environmental sustainability in sport" 

Sustainability game-changers at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has been a game changer in terms of organising a sustainable tournament and, with so many innovations, will have a lasting influence on the way similar events are planned and operated in the future.

Save the Planet branded campaign graphic

Marcel Desailly visits waste segregators

Over 600 tonnes of waste will be broken down and recycled across the Qatar 2022™ tournament

FIFA Legend Marcel Desailly poses with waste segregators

FIFA World Cup™ organisers and fans join together to support climate action

FIFA World Cup™ fans arriving in Qatar have joined forces with tournament organisers, including FIFA, to support climate action, pledging to reduce their carbon emissions during and after the tournament. 

Fan at the Corniche Waterfront

Desailly throws weight behind FIFA World Cup recycling drive

Marcel Desailly achieved many goals during an illustrious playing career, including winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup™.  Now, the former France defender has his sights on another goal: encouraging fans to recycle properly whilst attending the FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Recycling Campaign with Marcel Desailly

Living Football | A vital medical protocol in Qatar, a key environmental campaign and an inclusive sticker album 

The last episode of Living Football before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ looks at some keys issues relating to the competition, which kicks off on 20 November in Doha. 

Lusail Stadium earns five-star sustainability rating

80,000-capacity venue to host FIFA World Cup™ final on 18 December 

GSAS certificate ceremony at Lusail Stadium

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and FIFA put climate partnership into action

The PIFS and FIFA have jointly launched a 12-month plan to implement firm action on climate change

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) with Secretary General of Pacific Islands Forum Mr.Henry Puna during the FIFA Asia-Pacific Islands Forum MoU signing

FIFA Foundation joins UPL for European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal

The FIFA Foundation has joined UPL. Ltd for the European launch of The Gigaton Carbon Goal, an ambitious plan aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide by one gigaton (one billion tonnes) by 2040 through more sustainable farming methods. 

Gigaton Carbon Goal European Launch

FIFA stresses need for climate action at Play the Game conference

The need for urgent action by international sports organisations to tackle climate change was at the core of today’s presentation by FIFA Head of Sustainability & Environment Federico Addiechi at the 12th Play the Game conference in Odense.

FIFA Head of Sustainability & Environment Federico Addiechi at at Play the Game 2022. (Photo: Thomas Søndergaard/Play the Game).

Qatar 2022 becomes first FIFA World Cup™ to achieve international sustainability certification

ISO 20121 awarded to Qatar 2022 for effective implementation of management system for sustainable events.

El Tri to be carbon-neutral 

"It is our obligation to carry out these actions," said Yon de Luisa, president of the FMF

La Selección Nacional de México será neutra en carbono en su camino a Qatar 2022. Photo: Federación Mexicana de Fútbol

FIFA President shows Green Card for the Planet

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has delivered a video message raising a “Green Card for the Planet” to highlight awareness on the protection of the environment. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds a Green Card For The Planet

FIFA Green Card for the Planet

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. 

Green Card > What is FIFA doing 2

Invest in our planet on World Earth Day

On World Earth Day 2022 FIFA reaffirms its responsibility to preserve not only the beautiful game, but also our beautiful planet.

FIFA Sustainability Volunteers

Sustainability and peace unite through Sport

Sport has the power to change the world, strengthen social ties and promote sustainable development and peace, as well as solidarity and respect for all. 

A message on the LED Screen displays the word 'Peace'

FIFA and Pacific Islands Forum to combat climate change

FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), on the sidelines of the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha.

Qatar’s commitment to recycling showcased during FIFA Arab Cup™

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC), in collaboration with FIFA and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, ran a special project during the FIFA Arab Cup 2021 in an effort to boost environmental sustainability. 

Latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Sustainability Progress Report highlights key achievements

New version of report is available to the general public and will be updated in real time

Kylian Mbappe kicks the ball against Peru at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Sensory viewing room allows children with sensory requirements to enjoy FIFA Arab Cup™ matches

Facility at Education City Stadium provides a safe and comforting environment.

Young fans enjoy the sensory viewing room at Education City Stadium.

FIFA Climate Strategy builds on long-standing commitment to sustainability

FIFA Climate Strategy builds on long-standing commitment to sustainability.

Al Bayt Stadium - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

FIFA Foundation partnership with UPL provides practical climate support

While world leaders assemble at COP26, the FIFA Foundation’s partnership with UPL Ltd. illustrates football’s existing involvement in supporting sustainable development in line with the objectives of the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework.

FIFA Foundation CEO Youri Djorkaeff, FIFA Foundation Executive Chairman Mauricio Macri and Jai Shroff, UPL CEO.

FIFA Council member Isha Johansen talks climate change and football at COP26

FIFA Council member Isha Johansen addressed the COP26 summit in Glasgow about the impact of climate change on football.

FIFA Council Member Isha Johansen

COP26: FIFA commits to net-zero emission by 2040 and launches FIFA Climate Strategy

COP26: FIFA commits to net-zero emission by 2040 and launches FIFA Climate Strategy.

Henningsvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway

New report outlines sustainable waste management practices at Qatar 2022 stadiums

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD) have released a new report which outlines the sustainable waste management practices implemented at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadium constructi...

Engineer Bodour Al Meer

FIFA and European Commission working together to take action against racism

The European Commission launched its new Anti-Racism Action Plan in Belgium on Friday with the support of FIFA. Unveiled during a local girls’ team’s training session at the Sippelberg Stadium in Molenbeek, the action plan outlines how the Commission...

United against racism

New report reaffirms Qatar 2022’s commitment to sustainability

Eight stadiums will host matches during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Three of those venues – Khalifa International, Al Janoub and Education City – have already been unveiled, with the remaining five set to be completed long before the tournament k...

FIFA joins the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework

The UN Climate Change Secretariat launched the new Sports for Climate Action Framework that was developed with the sports sector. The aim of the new framework is to gather sports organisations, teams, athletes, and fans in a concerted effort to raise...

General view of the Luzhniki Stadium during the FIFA World Cup Final

Winner of the FIFA climate campaign attends the Final

When Aram Cherkezyan received the email telling him he had won a trip to the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Final, the 25-year-old IT worker from Armenia thought it was too good to be true. “I had heard about the offset programme, and I thought it was a win-wi...

Climate change campaign winner at the Russia 2018 Final

Green certification for all 2018 FIFA World Cup stadiums

Football stadiums are the heart and soul of the FIFA World Cup™, and their environmental sustainability is key to leaving a lasting legacy in the Host Country. In preparing for the tournament, construction and major renovation is almost always necess...

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